2024 Best Applied Mathematics Schools in the Southwest Region
12
Colleges in the Southwest Region
837
Applied Math Degrees Awarded
$43,306
Avg Early-Career Salary
A degree in
applied mathematics is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #78 out of 395 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.
For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for applied mathematics students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 837 degrees in applied mathematics to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great Applied Mathematics School
The applied math program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Applied Mathematics rankings. We derive our Best Overall Applied Mathematics School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Pick Your Applied Mathematics Degree Level
The applied math school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Applied Mathematics Schools in the Southwest Region.
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Featured Applied Mathematics Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BA in Mathematics
If you have a knack for mathematics and an interest in learning more, study online to achieve your career goals at Southern New Hampshire University. Our mathematics degree can help you enhance your mathematical abilities, including reasoning and problem-solving in three areas: analysis, algebra and statistics.
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BA in Mathematics - Applied Mathematics
Put mathematical concepts to work to solve today's most complex real-world problems by studying applied mathematics with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
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Best Schools for Applied Mathematics in the Southwest Region
The schools below may not offer all types of applied math degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
10 Top Southwest Region Schools in Applied Math
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In TX
91
Applied Math Degrees Awarded
Every student pursuing a degree in applied mathematics has to look into Southern Methodist University. SMU is a large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Dallas. A Best Colleges rank of #73 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means SMU is a great university overall.
There were approximately 91 applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at SMU in the most recent year we have data available.
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It's hard to beat Texas A&M University - College Station if you want to pursue a degree in applied mathematics. Texas A&M College Station is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of College Station. A Best Colleges rank of #44 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Texas A&M College Station is a great university overall.
There were about 128 applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M College Station in the most recent data year. Applied Mathematics degree recipients from Texas A&M University - College Station get an earnings boost of about $4,245 above the typical earnings of applied mathematics majors.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In TX
81
Applied Math Degrees Awarded
It is difficult to beat The University of Texas at Austin if you wish to pursue a degree in applied mathematics. UT Austin is a very large public university located in the large city of Austin. A Best Colleges rank of #36 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UT Austin is a great university overall.
There were roughly 81 applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at UT Austin in the most recent data year.
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Arizona State University - Tempe is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in applied mathematics. Located in the city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #119 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means ASU - Tempe is a great university overall.
There were approximately 131 applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at ASU - Tempe in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the applied mathematics major at Arizona State University - Tempe earn $6,809 above the standard college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In AZ
43
Applied Math Degrees Awarded
University of Arizona is a fairly large public university located in the city of Tucson. A Best Colleges rank of #133 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means University of Arizona is a great university overall.
There were roughly 43 applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at University of Arizona in the most recent data year.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In TX
127
Applied Math Degrees Awarded
UT Dallas is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Richardson. This university ranks 11th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.
There were approximately 127 applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at UT Dallas in the most recent data year.
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UH is a fairly large public university located in the city of Houston. A Best Colleges rank of #211 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UH is a great university overall.
There were approximately 65 applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at UH in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the applied math program state that they receive average early career wages of $30,343.
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UTSA is a very large public university located in the large city of San Antonio. This university ranks 25th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.
There were about 4 applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at UTSA in the most recent data year.
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Located in the distant town of Stillwater, OSU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 32 schools for overall quality in the state of Oklahoma.
There were about 9 applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at OSU in the most recent data year.
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Texas State is a fairly large public university located in the small city of San Marcos. This university ranks 20th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.
There were about 34 applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Texas State in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, applied math degree recipients typically earn an average of $31,596 in the first five years of their career.
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